Listed with Lionard Luxury Real Estate, this beachfront villa in Porto Cervo captures everything that makes Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda one of the most desirable and tightly held enclaves in the Mediterranean. Price is disclosed upon application with the listing agency.

Sardinia isn’t just Italy’s second-largest island—it’s a Mediterranean icon. Its granite-sculpted coastline, crystal-clear waters, and rugged interior have long drawn those in search of beauty without spectacle. In the 1960s, Prince Karim Aga Khan, captivated by the island’s raw elegance, transformed a remote stretch of its northeastern shoreline into what would become Costa Smeralda—a discreet yet visionary destination for Europe’s elite. Sailing was at its heart: the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, co-founded by the Prince, anchored the region’s identity as a hub for international regattas and luxury yachting. With architects like Luigi Vietti and Michele Busiri Vici, the Prince imagined a built environment that would harmonize with the land—not dominate it.

Today, Costa Smeralda remains one of the most exclusive enclaves in the Mediterranean. Strict development restrictions have preserved its original character, while a new generation of global buyers—tech founders, fashion titans, and discreet celebrities—have rediscovered its allure. In summer, superyachts fill the Porto Cervo Marina, but the atmosphere stays curated and private, more Riviera restraint than overt excess. Anchored by iconic hotels like Cala di Volpe, Pitrizza, and Romazzino, the region still revolves around nature, design, and discretion.

This villa, just above the shoreline in Porto Cervo proper, is a direct product of that vision. Originally designed by the enclave’s founding architect Luigi Vietti and later refined by Lesuisse, it carries rare architectural provenance, with curving white forms, sculptural archways, and a seamless indoor-outdoor rhythm that defines Costa Smeralda’s early language. Most importantly, it’s beachfront, with a private path to Giglio Beach, a quiet sandy cove shielded from the public eye.

Set within a 1,800 m² (approx. 19,375 sq ft) Mediterranean garden, the 213 m² (approx. 2,293 sq ft) villa includes three en-suite bedrooms, plus a fourth suite with its own entrance—perfect for staff or guests. A curved infinity pool faces the Tyrrhenian Sea, while an outdoor kitchen, solarium, and shaded verandas set the tone for effortless days at home. The grounds are lush with oleander, palms, and bougainvillea—and every angle invites the sea.

From the garden gate, it’s walkable to Porto Cervo Marina, Quattro Passi al Pescatore, and the core of the village itself—a rarity in Costa Smeralda, where many villas are cut off from town life. This is one of the few beachfront properties offering true privacy with full lifestyle access.

Just east lies Romazzino, part of the so-called “Armored Triangle”—a highly fortified stretch of coastline that also includes Capriccioli and Cala di Volpe, long favored by billionaires, royals, and security-minded dynasties. The area recently made headlines with the €160 million sale of a former Saudi royal compound, setting a new national record for Italy. That estate—complete with private beaches, docks, and a no-fly zone—was once known as Italy’s Camp David. Further up the coast, Silvio Berlusconi’s Villa Certosa, valued at over €500 million, is reportedly being offered for sale by his heirs.

But while those homes exist in a realm of legacy estates and closed doors, this villa offers something different: architectural authenticity with real-world access. It’s for those who value design, viewlines, and connection—to the sea, to the past, and to Porto Cervo itself.

With Italy’s strict building regulations along its coastline, beachfront villas with this level of provenance and proximity are vanishingly rare. This isn’t just a home—it’s a historical thread in one of the Mediterranean’s most exclusive and enduring stories.